Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Flaunden
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Flaunden and across Hertfordshire.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Storm damage roof report in Flaunden
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on flashings, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Roofs in small places like Flaunden often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Flaunden (HP3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Flaunden
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What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Flaunden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Flaunden
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 1.6 miles south lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Flaunden has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Clement Danes School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene (Church of England): water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Flaunden is about 3 miles north-east of Amersham, in Hertfordshire. We cover Flaunden and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Flaunden. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the HP3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Other places close to Flaunden include Belsize (1 mile east), Chenies (1 mile south), Latimer (2 miles south-west), Little Chalfont (3 miles south-west) and Chorleywood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north-east), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east), Hatfield (14 miles east) and Borehamwood (11 miles east).
Near you in Flaunden
We work in homes and buildings around The Green Dragon pub, among other places. Flaunden’s nearest station is Chalfont & Latimer station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3.1 miles south-west) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Flaunden include Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Flaunden
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Chalfont & Latimer station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Flaunden: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Flaunden?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Flaunden in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.